Jones brothers make “seven-figure commitment” to Syracuse’s Lally Athletics Complex

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former Syracuse University (SU) football standouts Arthur and Chandler Jones have announced a “seven-figure commitment” to the school’s John A. Lally Athletics Complex.

Their commitment will assist with construction of the new Football Operations Center at the Lally Athletics Complex, the school said Wednesday. Syracuse didn’t release a specific dollar figure.

In recognition of the Jones brothers’ commitment, Syracuse will name the second level football suite in the new Football Operations Center in their honor, Syracuse said.

The brothers, who grew up in Endicott in Broome County each starred on the defensive side of the ball during their time at Syracuse. Arthur Jones graduated in 2009, and Chandler Jones graduated in 2015.

The Lally Athletics Complex, which is currently under construction, is a “state-of-the-art” academic and athletics village that will benefit more than 600 student-athletes, as described in the school’s news release.

“My father being a pastor, he instilled in my brothers and me that it’s always better to give than to receive,” Arthur Jones said. “Syracuse University has been a blessing to my family and me throughout the years. The impact that SU has made on me is priceless, and you can’t put a dollar amount on that. I am a proud alumnus of the greatest school in the world!”

The Jones brothers’ commitment represents a “major boost” for the university’s $1.5 billion Forever Orange campaign and “continues to build momentum” toward completing the project’s first phase.

Initial components of the first phase began in the spring with construction of a new front entrance into the complex. Additional renovations included in the first phase are “dependent upon philanthropy being secured,” including the new Football Operations Center and the updated Olympic sports wing, Syracuse said.

Designated as a “core priority” of the first phase and “vital to the future of Syracuse football,” the Football Operations Center, once complete, will “immediately enhance” recruiting efforts and support new levels of development for Syracuse football student-athletes.

“Syracuse Football is a great piece of my history that I will always cherish,” says Chandler Jones said. “It is an honor for me to give back and be part of shaping the future of Syracuse Football. Together, we can continue to build a legacy of excellence on the football field and in the classroom. Being able to lift up others to assist in accomplishing their dreams is something I look forward to telling my children one day! Let’s go Orange!”